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About Matti S

I am a full-time college student, aspiring writer, and movie critic. I started blogging to spare my husband my endless in-depth reviews every time we watch a movie. I love Dr. Pepper, doughnuts, EDM and Zumba (not necessarily in that order).

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

  image credit: lmronline.com Starring: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Forest Whitaker, Ben Mendelsohn, Mads Mikkelsen,  Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen, Wen Jiang Directed by: Gareth Edwards Rated PG-13 for pervasive sci-fi violence and action (no blood) that may be frightening for … Continue reading

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Deadpool (2016)

Image: 20th Century Fox Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Ed Skrein, Morena Baccarin, TJ Miller, Gina Carano Directed by: Tim Miller Rated R for graphic nudity, violence, adult language and sexuality Release Date: February 12th, 2016   Over the past few years, … Continue reading

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

    Starring: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac Directed by: JJ Abrams Release Date: December 18th, 2015 Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence throughout Let me preface this review by saying I … Continue reading

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Goosebumps (2015)

Starring: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee, Amy Ryan, Jillian Bell Directed By: Rob Letterman Release Date: October 16th, 2015 Rated PG for some rude humor, creatures and images which may frighten young children If you grew up … Continue reading

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The Visit (2015)

Starring: Kathryn Hahn, Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie Directed by: M. Night Shymalayan Release Date: September 11, 2015 Rated PG-13 for violence, some nudity, brief language Your favourite director that you love to hate is back. M. … Continue reading

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The Man from U.N.C.L.E (2015)

Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Hugh Grant, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki Directed by: Guy Ritchie Release Date: August 14th, 2015 Rated PG-13 for partial nudity (side boob), violence, thematic elements and suggestive content) Another reboot/remake/reimagining! Do we really need another … Continue reading

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Vacation (2015)

Starring: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo, Steele Stebbins, Chris Hemworth, Leslie Mann Directed by: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Release Date: July 29th,2015 Rated R for strong language throughout, brief nudity and some violence National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), … Continue reading

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Magic Mike XXL (2015)

Starring: Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez, Amber Heard, Gabriel Inglesias Directed by: Gregory Jacobs Release Date: July 1st, 2015 Rated R for nudity, strong language throughout, drug use, sexual content 2012’s Magic Mike was a … Continue reading

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Hot Pursuit (2015)

Reese Witherspoon’s latest comedy has been top at the box office. But does it deliver? Continue reading

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Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)

Your favorite aca-bitches are back, this time to take on the world. Get pitch slapped again! Continue reading

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